first family
noun
1
or First Family
: the family of the U.S. president
2
: a family that has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession
He and his sons are considered the first family of jazz.
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The long lawn to the south remained mostly off-limits—but not for security reasons so much as keeping nosy tourists away from the first family.
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Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The anniversary photo marks the Prince and Princess of Wales' first family portrait featuring both dogs.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Blake and Reid Ferguson, Buford – The Fergusons are the first family of snap.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But Mills wants to assure fans of the first family of reality television, that The Kardashians is not coming to an end and Season 8, which has not yet been announced, is currently shooting and will premiere early next year.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The anniversary photo marks the Prince and Princess of Wales' first family portrait featuring both dogs.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Blake and Reid Ferguson, Buford – The Fergusons are the first family of snap.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But Mills wants to assure fans of the first family of reality television, that The Kardashians is not coming to an end and Season 8, which has not yet been announced, is currently shooting and will premiere early next year.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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“First family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20family. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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